Strengthen workplace safety protections and increase penalties for employers who violate federal safety standards.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting America’s Workers Act?
The Protecting America's Workers Act remains stalled in the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of June 2026. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not hold a vote. This proposal has seen no activity since April 27, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting America’s Workers Act (H.R. 3036 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2998 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2998 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Joe Courtney (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.